Thursday, April 18, 2024
When choosing a suitable senior living facility for your loved one, knowing where to start can be difficult. You’re going to have to choose between an assisted living facility, such as the life care center of Gwinnett, or a memory care unit. However, both options have their unique advantages and […]
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a challenging condition that affects individuals of all ages, especially seniors. This can make mealtimes a source of distress and anxiety for many, as the simple act of eating becomes a daunting task. As a family member or friend, you can help your loved one […]
When a beloved family member is starting to show signs that may not be able to live independently in their own home without regular help and/or medical care, you are bound to feel a plethora of conflicting, troubling, daunting, and stressful emotions and feelings. Here are eight signs that your […]
It can be overwhelming when you learn about your loved one’s dementia diagnosis. Dementia has no cure so it is easy to feel an immense sense of worry and despair. However, if you want to offer support it is important to stay level-headed. Here is a quick guide to dementia, […]
So, you bumped into her, fallen for her and the chemistry does not seem to recede? Don’t want to lose her to some other bloke who is ready to sweep her off her feet? Or maybe you want to show gratitude to your mum, a congratulatory gift to your sister, […]
When your parents or grandparents reach their senior years, it often becomes necessary to consider in-home help. With the rising population of elderly people in the world, the caregiver industry is becoming increasingly diverse. After talking with your elderly loved one about the type of care they need, you will […]
Caregiving can come in many forms, and it is a role that is both rewarding and stressful. Caregiving is often undertook by someone with no formal health care training, and no financial cushion to cope with the financial stress. Relief can come in many different ways from a day off […]
Do you feel like one of your family members was treated unfairly in a specific situation or setting? Maybe one of your parents is in a nursing home and you’ve been noticing signs of mistreatment. Or your child is being bullied on the school bus, but after numerous complaints to […]
There is nothing worse than someone you love being in hospital, especially when they are there for a long period of time. You want to do all that you can to help, however, it is important to take a second and think about what is going to be most beneficial […]
The side effects of substance abuse are horrific to the body and mind, but they don’t happen all at once. Most people notice small changes to a person’s behavior and appearance at first. Their pupils are dilated. They lose weight. The teeth become stained or fall out. Sometimes, they also […]
My brother became alcoholic at a very early age. Every evening he would go to the bar with his friends to hang out and would return home drunk dead. I was in my pre-teens back then and I loved my brother very much. At ordinary times we used to be […]
Weddings are among the most loved events for couples to attend. A wedding is one event that will bring many people together as guests, whether they're a new couple or one that has been together for some time. There's something about weddings that brings out the romantic side of even […]